Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY / KMSY) — New Orleans, LA
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
MSY
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
New Orleans, LA
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Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY/KMSY) is a public-use airport located in New Orleans, LA. The airport sits at an elevation of 3 feet above mean sea level. It features 4 runways. Aviation communications are supported by 27 published radio frequencies. The gallery includes 2 photos of operations and aircraft at the airport.
| FAA Information Effective | 2026-09-03 |
| Airport Identifier | MSY |
| Airport Status | Operational |
| Longitude/Latitude |
90°15'32.4990"
W /
29°59'35.7800"
N -90.259028 / 29.993272 (Estimated) |
| Elevation | 3.00 ft / 0.91 m (Surveyed) |
| Land | 1500 acres |
| From nearest city | 10 nautical miles W of New Orleans, LA |
| Location | Jefferson Parish, LA |
| Magnetic Variation | 01W (2020) |
| Airport Use | Open to public |
| Wind indicator | Yes |
| Segmented Circle | No |
| Control Tower | ATCT-TRACON |
| Lighting Schedule | SS-SR |
| Beacon Color | White-Green (lighted land airport) |
| Landing fee charge | Yes |
| Sectional chart | NEW ORLEANS |
| Region | ASW - Southwest |
| Responsible ARTCC | ZHU - HOUSTON |
| Tie-in FSS | DRI - DE RIDDER |
| FSS on Airport | No |
| FSS Toll Free | 1-800-WX-BRIEF |
| NOTAMs Facility | MSY (NOTAM-d service available) |
| Certification type/date | 1973/05 |
Runway 02/20
| Dimensions | 7002 x 150 ft (2134 x 46 m) |
| Surface | CONC (GOOD) |
| Surface treatment | Saw-cut or plastic Grooved |
| Edge lights | High |
| 02 | 20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Alignment | 15° | 195° |
| Physical elevation | 1.30 ft | -2.90 ft |
| Coordinates | 29.984501 / -90.251415 | 30.003054 / -90.245510 |
| Traffic pattern | Left | Left |
| Runway marking | Precision instrument , Good Condition | Precision instrument , Good Condition |
| ILS type | ILS/DME | LOC/DME |
| VGSI | 4-light PAPI on left | 4-light PAPI on left |
| RVR equipment | touchdown, rollout | touchdown, rollout |
| Approach light | RLLS | MALS |
| CL lights | Yes | Yes |
| TDZ lights | No | No |
Runway 11/29
| Dimensions | 10104 x 150 ft (3080 x 46 m) |
| Surface | CONC (GOOD) |
| Surface treatment | Saw-cut or plastic Grooved |
| Edge lights | High |
| 11 | 29 | |
|---|---|---|
| Alignment | 105° | 285° |
| Physical elevation | 3.00 ft | 0.50 ft |
| Coordinates | 29.996627 / -90.281729 | 29.989214 / -90.250968 |
| Traffic pattern | Left | Left |
| Runway marking | Precision instrument , Good Condition | Precision instrument , Good Condition |
| ILS type | ILS/DME | ILS/DME |
| VGSI | 4-light PAPI on right | 4-light PAPI on right |
| RVR equipment | touchdown, midfield, rollout | touchdown, midfield, rollout |
| Approach light | ALSF2 | MALSR |
| CL lights | Yes | Yes |
| TDZ lights | Yes | No |
Runway H1
| Dimensions | 50 x 50 ft (15 x 15 m) |
| Surface | ASPH (FAIR) |
| Surface treatment |
| H1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coordinates | 29.992194 / -90.268567 | 0.000000 / 0.000000 |
| Traffic pattern | Left | Left |
Runway H2
| Dimensions | 50 x 50 ft (15 x 15 m) |
| Surface | CONC (FAIR) |
| Surface treatment |
| H2 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coordinates | 29.994861 / -90.265003 | 0.000000 / 0.000000 |
| Traffic pattern | Left | Left |
- 180 DEG & LOCKED WHEEL TURNS PROHIBITED ON ASPH SFC ACFT 12500 LBS & OVER.
- FLOCKS OF BIRDS ON & IN VICINITY OF ARPT.
- RY 11 NOISE SENSITIVE FOR DEP; AVBL FOR OPNL NECESSITY. ALL RYS NOISE SENSITIVE FOR ARR. ARRIVING TURBOJETS MUST MAKE 5 MILE FINAL APCH TO MINIMIZE NOISE.
- TWY G BTN RWY 11/29 AND TWY S SFC MOV GUIDANCE AND CTL SYSTEM U/S PERM
- TWY E TSA IS REDUCED TO 171 FT, BTW TWY A AND APCH END RWY 11 DUE TO OBSTN.